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A Continued Push: Digitalization & Environmental Permitting

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Environmental Regulatory industry is one area that was initially slow to begin the digital transition, but in recent years has warmed up to digitizing its processes. To this end, several states have already adopted digitized permitting processes that have resulted in significant improvements to efficiency and transparency in permitting.

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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

Mass timber is quickly becoming a solution as the number of public institutions and private developers pledging to attain net-zero carbon emissions increases. “Mass timber offers cost and value considerations that developers and clients see as benefits. It is also estimated that forests in the U.S. concrete) in the substructure.

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The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment

UK Construction Blog

Health impacts of air pollution are significant, with WHO identifying it as the top environmental health risk globally contributing to approximately 7 million premature deaths annually, with healthcare costs potentially reaching 1,275 billion by 2060. Every breath you take matters.

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The Key Drivers of Successful Infrastructure Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Drew Jeter At AECOM, we believe program management is the quiet key to delivering on our nation’s infrastructure needs. It’s one of the most powerful methods through which we can ensure a positive, lasting impact on people and our planet. Instead, it’s more about assessing what lies between, amongst and across those projects.

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6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

With environmental concerns gaining precedence, stakeholders who are keen on being with the times are adopting strategies to reduce ecological impact. Sustainable Site Selection Sustainable site selection involves considering the environmental, social, and economic impacts of a construction project on a specific location.

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UES Ranks #81 on ENR 2024 Top 200 Environmental Firms

CCR Magazine

U ES , a national engineering and environmental consulting firm, is pleased to announce its debut on the ENR 2024 Top 200 Environmental Firms Survey at #81. The Top 200 Environmental Firms ranking is based on participants’ 2023 revenue from noted service line and end market categories of global environmental services.

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The Ultimate Guide to Construction Site Inspection Checklist

Buildern

The answer lies in the construction site inspection checklist, which is a powerful tool to monitor progress, assess if it complies with local regulations, and ensure that everything is carried out according to the highest standards. Once conformed, the building is ready for occupancy or for its intended use.